Celebrating Bunka no hi in Japan
Learn about ‘Bunka no hi’, otherwise known as Culture Day in Japan.
Ritto (立冬)：beginning of winter
“Ritto”(立冬) is the day that is considered as the beginning of winter in Japan.
Momijigari: admire the autumn leaves
In autumn, the color of the leaves changes into orange, red, yellow, and brown. This is called 紅葉（koyo）, and it is one of the beautiful sceneries you can see in Japan.
Going to the Doctor in Japan
Read about what it’s like to go to the doctor in Japan and learn some useful phrases.
WALK and LEARN Special Event – The Kanda Used Book Festival
We will be holding a WALK and LEARN special event on October 28th – a tour of the second-hand bookshops in Jimbocho, Tokyo.
What is it like sending your child to a Japanese kindergarten?
Read about an expat’s experience sending her child to Japanese kindergarten in Tokyo.
What is the difference between “totemo” and “chou” and “meccha” in Japanese?
Learn three different ways to say “very” in Japanese – chou, totemo, meccha
A Japanese Cultural Tradition – Kouhaku Uta Gassen
One place to find good songs to learn Japanese is the cultural phenomenon of Kouhaku Uta Gassen. It is held every year on December 31st to celebrate New Year’s Eve and features the top songs from Japan from the year.
Toranomon Language School was featured in the Tokyo American Club magazine
TLS is geared towards getting its students to learn quickly and deeply through rich, content-based lessons and actively using language. So while it offers intensive Japanese Language Proficiency Test, Business Japanese Test, International English Language Testing System and Test of English as a Foreign Language shortcut exam courses, which are efficient and effective, the school is well known for motivational communication courses, events and workshops.
Speak with confidence: Toranomon Language School helps students learn naturally – TLS featured in Japan Today
Despite our best efforts, learning languages can be a struggle — particularly if you’re studying on your own, using a textbook or a series of apps. You might be able to pick up some vocabulary or reading ability, but when it comes to speaking confidently or giving a presentation at work, you are likely to find yourself out of your depth.